Team Lead - Commissioning - Energy Projects

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO); Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Volunteering leave

Performance bonuses

Wellness program

Job summary

AEMO is seeking a Team Lead – Commissioning to guide the Onboarding & Connections team in delivering reliable energy system connections across Australia. This role focuses on leading engineers, coordinating commissioning of wind, solar, hydro, storage, and other assets, and ensuring alignment with industry standards.

The ideal candidate brings deep power systems knowledge, strong leadership, and excellent stakeholder communication to enable Australia's energy transition and secure project

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience leading technical teams in complex engineering environments.
• Proven delivery of large, technically complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and connection of diverse energy technologies.
• Drive technical excellence and successful outcomes across projects.
• Develop high-performing engineering teams and capabilities.
• Engage stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges.

Skills

Team leadership

Power systems

Electrical engineering

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project delivery

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector.

Division: System Design
Department: Onboarding & Connections
Reference number: 13293
Engagement type: Permanent

We are seeking a Team Lead – Commissiong to join our Onboarding & Connections team. This role will suit a collaborative and influential leader who enjoys bringing people together to solve complex technical challenges, build capability and deliver meaningful outcomes for the energy industry.

About The Team

The Onboarding & Connections (O&C) division manages AEMO's end-to-end connection process for new participants and generators entering Australia's energy markets. Working collaboratively with industry stakeholders, the team plays a critical role in enabling a reliable, secure and sustainable energy future.

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in Australia's energy transition, supporting the connection of new generation and emerging technologies to the National Electricity Market.

Reporting to the Manager, Commissioning, you will lead a team of technical specialists responsible for commissioning and connecting a diverse portfolio of generation and large-load projects across Australia.

This role can be based in any Australian capital city

What You Will Be Doing

You will lead the commissioning and connection of technologies including wind, solar, hydro, battery storage, hydrogen and synchronous condensers, helping bring critical energy infrastructure online. Working closely with developers, network service providers, regulators, government agencies and other industry stakeholders, you will drive technical excellence, deliver successful commissioning outcomes and contribute to the ongoing evolution of connection processes and industry standards.

This role will suit an experienced engineering leader who combines strong technical expertise with a people-first approach, enjoys developing high-performing teams and is motivated by contributing to one of the most significant transformations of Australia's energy system.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of technical specialists, driving capability, performance and delivery excellence.
• Provide expert guidance on commissioning, power system stability, system strength and performance standards.
• Support robust, evidence-based decision-making to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Partner with developers, OEMs, network service providers and regulators to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Build trusted stakeholder relationships and communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance commissioning processes and industry outcomes

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with strong expertise in power systems and emerging energy technologies.
• Proven experience leading and developing technical teams within a complex engineering environment.
• Demonstrated success delivering large, technically complex projects using a pragmatic and outcomes-focused approach.
• Strong commissioning experience across inverter-based resources, synchronous condensers and other large-scale energy assets.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience resolving complex technical issues across diverse groups.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for a range of audiences, supported by a sound understanding of the electricity industry and NEM operations.

Benefits

In return some of our benefits to you

• Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options
• Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.
• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Our Process

At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any accessibility requireme nt s to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us a t [e-mail]